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George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers OF Justin Upton to miss 3rd straight game with right side soreness — The Tigers will honor former designated hitter Gary Sheffield on July 2, 2017. Here's a quick look back on his career. Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit — CONNECT — Detroit Tigers outfielder Justin Upton …
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Bless You Boys
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' furious rally falls short in 11-8 loss to Indians — The Tigers will honor former designated hitter Gary Sheffield on July 2, 2017. Here's a quick look back on his career. Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit — The Tigers are now 36-45, their worst record at the halfway mark since 2003
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Ex-Tigers closer Francisco Rodriguez impact on young bullpen to be missed
Ryan Ford / Detroit Free Press:
Handicapping the Detroit Tigers' odds to make All-Star Game
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Bless You Boys and Pinstripe Alley
George Sipple / Detroit Free Press:
Justin Upton sidelined from doubleheader with ‘right side soreness’
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Bless You Boys and Let's Go Tribe
MoiseKapenda Bower / UPI:
Houston Astros rally for 7-6 win over New York Yankees — HOUSTON — An unusual set of administrative events set the table for Astros right-hander Dayan Diaz to have the most memorable game of his young career, a contest capped by a riveting confrontation between two former Cuban stars.
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, The Crawfish Boxes and Pinstripe Alley
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Luis Severino burned by two-out hitting as Yankees drop series finale to Astros 8-1 — HOUSTON — This is a series the Yankees would like to have back. — After collapsing in stunning fashion on Saturday night, the Bombers lost 8-1 to the Astros in the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Minute Maid Park.
Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox catcher Kevan Smith has been a hit at the plate lately — Chicago Tribune — Kevan Smith has had an up-and-down-and-up season. The White Sox called him up from Triple-A Charlotte on April 13, only to send him back April 22. — But the catcher has managed to stick …
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Paul Skrbina / Chicago Tribune:
Yolmer Sanchez's 8th-inning home run lifts White Sox to 6-5 win over Rangers — Photos from the White Sox-Rangers game on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Guaranteed Rate Field. — Chicago Tribune — Yolmer Sanchez's two-run home run in the eighth inning helped the White Sox erase defeat …
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
Royals take series from Twins, hit halfway point one game over .500 — Lorenzo Cain clutched a lineup card in his hands early Sunday morning, waving it in front of his locker as a collection of teammates peered over at the commotion. The large white piece of paper featured the classic calligraphy of bench coach Don Wakamatsu.
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Twinkie Town and Royals Review
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Associated Press:
Escobar, Royals remain hot, beat Twins 6-2 — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals' hot streak not coincidentally coincides with Alcides Escobar's blistering bat. — Escobar had two hits and two RBIs and Scott Alexander picked up his first major league victory as the Kansas City Royals beat …
Fox Sports:
Taylor's grand slam highlights Dodgers' 8-0 win over Padres (Jul 01, 2017) — SAN DIEGO (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have worn out Petco Park - and the San Diego Padres - in the first two games of a weekend series. — Chris Taylor hit a grand slam to highlight the Dodgers' 8-0 romp Saturday night …
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Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Rich Hill finds his (new) form and Chris Taylor hits another slam as Dodgers win, 8-0
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True Blue LA
Big League Stew / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper lead the 2017 MLB All-Star starters — The stage is set. The 2017 Major League Baseball All-Star Game rosters have been released, and this year's crop boasts a steady steam of familiar veterans as well as some surprising first-timers.
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Federal Baseball
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David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Orioles Beat Rays 7-1 Behind Gausman, Machado — Manny Machado hit a three-run homer, Kevin Gausman pitched seven innings of two-hit ball and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-1 to avert a three-game sweep. — Baltimore Orioles' Manny Machado, right, greets teammates Ruben Tejada …
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Camden Chat
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Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Acquire Matt Wotherspoon, Jason Wheeler — The Orioles have made a pair of trades, according to a team announcement. They've acquired right-hander Matt Wotherspoon from the Yankees and left-hander Jason Wheeler from the Dodgers, surrendering international signing bonus slots for both players.
Discussion:
True Blue LA
Fox Sports:
Ozuna homers twice, Marlins avoid sweep, beat Brewers 10-3 (Jul 02, 2017) — MILWAUKEE (AP) No matter the bat, Marcell Ozuna feels right at home at the plate. — Ozuna hit two home runs - the second moments after having his bat thrown out for having too much pine tar on it …
Matt Breen / Philly.com:
Phillies sign Luis Garcia in fresh crop of international free agents — The Phillies made a splash in the international free agent market on Sunday by signing Luis Garcia, a highly-touted shortstop from the Dominican Republic. — Baseball America ranks Garcia as the 12th-best international free agent.
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Open To Trading Jonathan Lucroy — 3:06pm: The Rangers have discussed Lucroy with other teams, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News (on Twitter). — 1:56pm: The Rangers are open to trading catcher Jonathan Lucroy, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports (Twitter links).
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Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
Greinke fans 8, leads Diamondbacks over Rockies — PHOENIX (AP) — Zack Greinke was in control, the Diamondbacks got extra bases on seven of their eight hits and Chase Field was nearly filled to capacity — quite a Saturday night for Arizona. — Greinke struck out eight in seven strong innings …
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MLB on Yahoo! Sports, Purple Row and AZ Snake Pit
Connor Byrne / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Release Michael Bourn — A month after signing outfielder Michael Bourn to a minor league contract, the Angels have released him, per an announcement from the Pacific Coast League. — Bourn joined the Angels as depth in the wake of Mike Trout's late-May thumb injury …
Stefan Stevenson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Tony Barnette returns to bullpen, Tanner Scheppers optioned — CHICAGO — Reliever Tony Barnette was activated from the disabled list before the Rangers' game Sunday afternoon. Reliever Tanner Scheppers was optioned back to Triple A Round Rock to make room.
Associated Press:
Pete Rose's record-breaking ball fetches $403,000 — CINCINNATI (AP) — The baseball Pete Rose swatted to left-center field for his record-setting 4,192nd hit has sold at auction for more than $403,000. — The auction site Lelands.com reports that the ball sold Saturday for $403,657.20.
Fox Sports:
Cubs' Maddon optimistic entering series finale vs. Reds (Jul 02, 2017) — CINCINNATI — The Chicago Cubs are at the midpoint of the 2017 regular season, and all things considered, manager Joe Maddon is pleased with his team's condition. — “Based on everything that's occurred to this point, I'll take it,” Maddon said.
